Children’s Mental Health Week
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Many mental health problems start young. Children’s Mental Health Week is about getting support early
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Many mental health problems start young. Children’s Mental Health Week is about getting support early
Wheeze Clinic: Reducing Avoidable Deaths from Asthma This case study shows how bringing specialist care into GP practices can improve asthma management for kids and teens. The project was presented to practice staff at our September Away Day. Background In 2014, a National Bundle of Care was introduced to prevent asthma deaths. It followed a … Continued
Let’s be Healthier Together this Winter Healthier Together is a trusted NHS resource for parents and carers. The App and website give clear and reliable advice to help keep children and young people well this winter. Healthier Together uses a simple’ traffic light’ system. This system is based on common symptoms of childhood illnesses. It … Continued
Managing Your Child’s Health with Proxy Access on the NHS App: A Quick Guide Want to manage your child’s health easily? With proxy access on the NHS App, you can view and book appointments, order prescriptions, and check medical records—all in one place. It’s simple and secure, and here’s how to get started: What is … Continued
Calling new Dads and Male Carers This week is the first Drop-in for Dads – a new drop-in health clinic for Dads and Male carers. Why not pop along to Byker Sands Family Centre from 3 pm on Tuesdays? You can ask questions, get your baby weighed, and see what support is out there for the challenges … Continued
Newcastle Autism Hubs this Autumn The North East Autism Society is hosting a series of workshops across the city this Autumn. The sessions are for parents or carers of children living in Newcastle who have been diagnosed with autism or are in the process of being assessed. These are the available dates: Nunsmore CentreStudley TerraceNE4 … Continued
The NHS Healthy Start scheme The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps young families on low incomes to buy healthy food and milk. You could be eligible for NHS Healthy Start if you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have children under four and receive certain benefits. Once on the scheme, you’ll receive a prepaid card, … Continued
My Voice Matters: Children’s Mental Health Week Today marks the start of Children’s Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’ and is about giving children and young people the tools they need to express themselves. Here’s how we can do it and why it’s so important. Declining Mental Health More and more … Continued
New Specialist Clinic for Children with Wheezes We have recently started a new clinic for children and young people with wheezes. Our network Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner, Catherine Leonard, will have regular Tuesday morning appointments for patients at and the other 6 GP practices in Gosforth and Jesmond. Catherine is part of our Same Day … Continued
The Healthier Together App: Support, Advice and Reassurance for Parents The Healthier Together App gives parents and guardians help, advice and reassurance when worried about their child. The app and website have been developed specifically for the North East, and provide clear, reliable advice from trusted NHS sources. How it works Here’s how it works … Continued